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In the pre-Revolution system, the first two estates, which made up 3% of the population had all the power. If that changed, they'd lose power.
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What problems was the first Estate facing?
the first estate often faced revolts from the other two estates
How did the first two estates control the Estates General?
French Bishops were named by the King of France and most often from the Nobility. They had close personal and familial ties and their vote was routinely the same on every issue.
What was wrong with the estates system?
Because the Third Estate, despite having as many members as the other two together, had only one vote, and could always bve outvoted by the First and Second.
What are two generalization you can make about the spread of enlightenment ideas?
Eastern philosophers and Christianity.
How did the purpose of the meeting of the Estate-General in 1789 change?
They insisted that all three estates meet together and that each delegate have a vote. This would give the advantage to the Third Estate, which had as many delegates as the other two estates combined
What problems was the first Estate facing?
the first estate often faced revolts from the other two estates
French estates proir to the revolution?
There were 3 estates: the third estate was the bourgeoisie. They represented 97% of all inhabitants of France. There other two estates (the first and second) were the nobility and the clergy (the representatives of the church).
What are two parts of speech of scorn?
Verb and noun
Which two estates wanted to stay the same and why?
The two estates that wanted to stay the same are the First Estate and the Second Estate because they liked the way that they were. The Third Estate wanted more votes so they asked for more votes from the First Estate.
Which two estates in France got there privileges eliminated by the National assembly?
The First and Second Estate.
How did the first two estates control the Estates General?
French Bishops were named by the King of France and most often from the Nobility. They had close personal and familial ties and their vote was routinely the same on every issue.
Enlightenment philosopher 2 words?
There are two parts to enlightenment philosopher. The two parts are faith in European and the search for the practical.
What are the two distinct developments of the Enlightenment?
no
What privileges do the first two estates enjoy in France?
1st- no taxes2nd- no taxes3rd- steady income form there jobs
Explain the core of Enlightenment thinking Name at least two Enlightenment thinkers?
There were three core concepts to enlightenment thinking; reason, social sciences and progress. Two enlightenment thinkers were Bernard de Fontenelle and Pierre Bayle.
What were the two views on government for the Enlightenment era?
majority ideas
Which document best reflects the ideas of the Enlightenment?
The first two paragraphs of the American Declaration of Independence sum it up perfectly, they espouse liberty, freedom, and the importance of reason and rationality in a decision. They also are written by Jefferson, himself a great enlightenment thinker, basing his work on other notable enlightenment thinkers, most notably, John Locke.
